August 9, 2018

Question:
Are there any peripheral interventions that still allow separate coding of catheterization in addition to the intervention?

Answer:
Yes, there are. Code that allow separate reporting of catheterization include:

• Non- lower extremely, stenting, angioplasty, for example visceral and upper extremity
• Venous stenting and angioplasty
• Embolization
• Thrombolysis and thrombectomy
• Diagnostic angiograms and venograms (with the exception of cervical/cerebral and renal)
• IVUS
• TEVAR

*This response is based on the best information available as of 08/09/18.